This daylong public concert at the Lincoln Memorial kicked off Thursday morning and serves as a welcome celebration. It featured groups such as the DC Fire Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums, the Republican Hindu Coalition, high school marching bands, choirs and baton twirlers.

US President-elect Donald J. Trump and US Vice President-elect Mike Pence participate in a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on January 19, 2017 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Chris Kleponis-Pool/Getty Images)

Trump spoke at the Lincoln Memorial in the second part of the morning’s celebration. The afternoon event also featured acts such as country star Toby Keith, actor Jon Voight and rock band 3 Doors Down.

Opening remarks at 11:30 a.m. and religious leaders offered prayers and readings. Then, Mike Pence was sworn in as vice president by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Trump was sworn in as president by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts at 12 p.m.

Trump, Pence, and their wives attended three official inaugural balls on Friday evening. Two balls were held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, and the third, the Salute to Our Armed Services Ball, took place at the National Building Museum.